I-AA playoffs: Texas State sends Georgia Southern home early

The Associated Press

Published Sunday, November 27, 2005

DURHAM, N.H. -- Ricky Santos threw three touchdowns passes to David Ball and John McCoy ran for three more scores as top-ranked New Hampshire routed Colgate 55-21 Saturday in a snowy first-round game in the Division I-AA playoffs.

Furman 14, Nicholls State 12

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Former Florida quarterback Ingle Martin ran for a 1-yard touchdown with 8:06 left to lead Furman past Nicholls State. Furman (10-2) never gave the ball back, running down the clock deep in Nicholls State territory as Felton gained 35 yards on the final drive.

Southern Illinois 21, Eastern Illinois 6

CHARLESTON, Ill. -- Arkee Whitlock ran for three touchdowns and Southern Illinois' defense kept Eastern Illinois out of the end zone. Southern Illinois (9-3) moves on to face Appalachian State.

Appalachian State 34, Lafayette 23

BOONE, N.C. -- Richie Williams threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes to Daniel Bettis, leading Appalachian State to a victory.

Cal Poly 35, Montana 21

MISSOULA, Mont. -- James Noble rushed for 188 yards and a touchdown in each quarter Saturday to lead Cal Poly to a victory.

Texas State 50, Georgia Southern 35

SAN MARCOS, Texas -- Barrick Nealy passed for 400 yards and four touchdowns, and Texas State scored 27 points in the fourth quarter to come from behind and beat Georgia Southern.